Neuron Types and Functions
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Which nerve is associated with the patellar reflex?

  • Femoral nerve (correct)
  • Musculocutaneous nerve
  • Radial nerve
  • Tibial nerve

What is the response to the triceps reflex?

  • Flexion of forearm
  • Extension of forearm (correct)
  • Plantar flexion of ankle
  • Dorsiflexion of ankle

What is the affected muscle in the gastrocnemius reflex?

  • Quadriceps femoris
  • Gastrocnemius muscle (correct)
  • Biceps muscle
  • Triceps muscle

What is the significance of locking fingers and pulling arms apart in the gastrocnemius reflex?

<p>To amplify the response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflex involves visceral receptors and visceral effectors?

<p>Visceral reflex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is associated with the biceps reflex?

<p>Musculocutaneous nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a sensory neuron?

<p>To transmit nerve impulses from the receptor to the brain or spinal cord (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a motor neuron?

<p>To transmit nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord to an effector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an interneuron?

<p>To process nerve impulses in the brain or spinal cord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the response of the pupil to a sudden light?

<p>Constriction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patellar Reflex test?

<p>To check the connections between the spinal cord and muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is responsible for transmitting the signal to constrict the pupil?

<p>Occulomotor nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an effector?

<p>To respond to stimulation and produce a reflex or behavioral action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of neuron conveys sensory information to the brain or spinal cord?

<p>Sensory neuron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the device used to measure blood pressure?

<p>Sphygmomanometer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a blood pressure measurement, where should the arm be positioned?

<p>On the table, level with the heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by the sphygmomanometer during blood pressure measurement?

<p>The pressure in the cuff (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sound is heard through the stethoscope during blood pressure measurement?

<p>A spurt of sound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Snellen chart?

<p>To assess visual acuity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of lenses are used to correct myopia?

<p>Concave (-) lenses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between the patient and the Snellen chart during a visual acuity test?

<p>6 meters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a person is red-green color blind?

<p>They see only one color (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rinne test?

<p>To assess middle ear functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the plates used for in the color blindness test?

<p>To diagnose color blindness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of matching the lower limit of the blood in the tube with the lower edge of the ruler?

<p>To calculate the hematocrit value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after placing a drop of anti-D serum on the second slide?

<p>Mixing the blood with the serum using a collective needle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'hematopoietic'?

<p>Relating to the blood making processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of waiting for 2-3 minutes in the ABO system?

<p>To allow the reaction to occur and check for agglutination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a collective needle?

<p>To mix the blood with the serum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if agglutination occurs in the blood cells experiment?

<p>The erythrocytes cluster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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